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$85,063$26 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 63How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $129,500 on Dec 27, 2024

29053 ROUTE J40

BONAPARTE, IA 52620
5
Beds
2
Baths
3,220 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
4.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1895
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$85K
$53K low$117K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$129,500 · Dec 27, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,614 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$177,610 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,550
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$150,060
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$170,370
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$177,610

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.38
30
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
23
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
74
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
67
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
0
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.10 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyVAN BUREN
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

District: Van Buren County Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52620These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,092
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.19 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,003
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,835
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

29053 Route J40 measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 67% of homes in Van Buren County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Bonaparte 52620
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Van Buren County
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Van Buren County
  • Older than 84% of homes in Van Buren County

What homes are worth in Bonaparte 52620

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$31K$444K

This home is worth more than 40% of homes in Bonaparte 52620.

How it measures up in Bonaparte 52620

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bonaparte 52620.

Estimated value$85,063
CheaperTypical $104,907Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$26
CheaperTypical $78Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area3,220 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,330 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size4.3 ac
SmallerTypical 1.6 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1895
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 29053 Route J40 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBonaparte 52620Van Buren County
Estimated valuepricier than$85,06340% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$262% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than3,220 ft²95% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.3 ac58% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than189526% of homes16% of homes

About 29053 Route J40

How much is 29053 Route J40, Bonaparte, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 29053 Route J40, Bonaparte, IA is $85,063 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $53,315 to $116,811. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 29053 Route J40, Bonaparte, IA last sell?

29053 Route J40, Bonaparte, IA last sold on Dec 27, 2024 for $129,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 29053 Route J40, Bonaparte, IA?

29053 Route J40, Bonaparte, IA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 3,220 square feet of living space.

When was 29053 Route J40, Bonaparte, IA built?

29053 Route J40, Bonaparte, IA was built in 1895, making it 131 years old.

What schools serve 29053 Route J40, Bonaparte, IA?

29053 Route J40, Bonaparte, IA is assigned to Harmony Center Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Van Buren County Middle/High School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Van Buren County Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 29053 Route J40, Bonaparte, IA compare to other homes in Bonaparte 52620?

Among the 431 homes in Bonaparte 52620, it is worth more than 40% of them ($85,063 against a typical $104,907), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($26 against a typical $78), it is bigger than 95% of them (3,220 ft² against a typical 1,330 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (4.3 ac against a typical 1.6 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1895 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Van Buren County, it is worth more than 33% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 29053 Route J40, Bonaparte, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 29053 Route J40, Bonaparte, IA was $1,614. The county assessed it at $177,610.

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